Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 3 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker26" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
3. Schweitzer14" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. Timberline Lodge11" | |
7. Crystal Mountain11" | |
8. Stevens Pass10" | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area10" | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
6. Cypress Mountain8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
10. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Killington, Bromley Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
3. Killington3" | |
4. Bromley Mountain3" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain3" | |
6. Hunter Mountain3" | |
7. Titus Mountain2" | |
8. Bretton Woods2" | |
9. Stratton2" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort2" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area, Vail, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
2. Vail2" | |
3. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
4. Keystone2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Snowmass1" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 3 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain2" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. Sundance0" | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
2. Sugar Bowl0" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
5. Mt Rose0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 3 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |